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Imagine stepping outside on a beautiful day, only to feel your heart race with anxiety at the sound of birds chirping or your neighbor driving by in their SUV. For people living with phonophobia (intense fear of sound), the world can feel like a terrifying place filled with endless auditory threats. In my work as a tinnitus and hyperacusis coach, I …
This article was originally published on HealthyHearing.com and has been republished here as part of a transition following the site’s announced closure in April 2026. When you are highly sensitive to sounds, the world can become a scary place. For many hyperacusis and sound-sensitive patients, it’s like living with an unwanted form of super hearing, where certain sounds and frequencies (or possibly even …
